In this episode, Bryce Haysom joins the studio to open up about his journey from childhood dreams of military service to life after the military, and how jiu-jitsu, martial arts and the veteran community have become a major part of his life.
Bryce shares the story of how long he worked to get into the military, what his experience was actually like once he got there, and the challenges he faced during and after his service.
We dive into Bryce's journey through martial arts and jiu-jitsu, including competing in around 25 tournaments, travelling internationally to compete, Combat Jiu-Jitsu, Caged Jiu-Jitsu and his plans to continue travelling the world to train and compete.
Bryce also talks openly about: - His childhood ambition to join the military - The challenges he faced getting into the Navy - His experience serving in the military and transitioning back into civilian life - Mental health and accessing psychological support - How boxing, Muay Thai and jiu-jitsu became important parts of his life - Competing in approximately 25 jiu-jitsu tournaments - His experience competing at nationals - Travelling internationally for jiu-jitsu competitions and training - Combat Jiu-Jitsu and Caged Jiu-Jitsu - Veterans Grappling and the importance of veteran connection - The positive impact of jiu-jitsu on trauma and mental health - The new Veterans Combat Sports Association and its focus on supporting veterans in combat sports - His plans to continue travelling and competing in jiu-jitsu - Building a stronger community around veterans and combat sports - Bryce's story is ultimately about finding purpose, connection and community after military service — and discovering how combat sports can become much more than just training.
🎙️ Episode 76 with Bryce Haysom